Hon. Margaret Feimata Johnsons

22/01/2025

07/11/2024

03/04/2024

The People of Peje Bongre Chiefdom Kailahun District prepare to welcome home their son and daughter; Prof. Dr. med Charles Lahai Senessie - the esteemed Deputy Minister of Health 1 and Hon. Margaret Feimata Johnson - Member of Parliament (Peje Bongre and Pengua Chiefdoms) Kailahun District; on Saturday the 13th April 2024 at Manowa Town Barry.

By Abdul Wahab Razack;

The anticipation and excitement are palpable in Peje Bongre Chiefdom, Kailahun District, as the community eagerly prepares to welcome home two of their esteemed individuals, Prof. Dr. med Charles Lahai Senessie and Hon. Margaret Feimata Johnson. These distinguished figures hold key positions in the realms of healthcare and governance, embodying excellence and dedication in their respective fields.

First and foremost, Prof. Dr. med Charles Lahai Senessie , known for his outstanding contributions to the field of healthcare, serves as the Deputy Minister of Health 1. He is known for introducing the Mobile Health Clinic in Sierra Leone while he resides in Switzerland, which has helped in creating much more positive impacts in the Healthcare system of the country. His expertise and commitment to improving healthcare services have not only impacted the local communities but have also earned him recognition and respect on a national and international level. The people of Peje Bongre Chiefdom are eager to welcome back their accomplished son, celebrating his achievements and unwavering dedication to the well-being of the community.

Similarly, Hon. Margaret Feimata Johnson , a revered Member of Parliament representing both Peje Bongre and Pengua Chiefdoms within the Kailahun District , is set to return home amidst celebration and admiration. Her tireless efforts towards advocating for the welfare and development of her constituents have garnered widespread support and admiration. As a strong voice for the people, Hon. Margaret Feimata Johnson's presence is eagerly awaited as the community looks forward to expressing their gratitude for her service and leadership in the well of Sierra Leone Parliament since she was elected a Member of Parliament.

Ahead of this preparation, the people of Peje Bongre Chiefdom who are currently residing in Freetown, will be having a very important meeting on Saturday 6th April, 2024, at exactly 4:00Pm, at the Mende Church - Camble Street, Brookfields - Freetown.

The grand welcome home ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 13th of April 2024, at Manowa Town Barry , a symbolic location that holds significance for the local community. It will be a joyous occasion filled with cultural displays, music, dance, and heartfelt speeches as the people of Peje Bongre Chiefdom come together to honor and celebrate the return of their distinguished son and daughter.

Through this event, the community reaffirms its bonds of unity, appreciation, and pride in the accomplishments of Prof. Dr. med Charles Lahai Senessie and Hon. Margaret Feimata Johnson. It serves as a testament to the resilience and collective spirit of the people of Peje Bongre Chiefdom, who stand united in celebrating the success and dedication of their cherished members.

```For more inquiries, don't hesitate to reach out through the number; +23278563171.```

10/10/2023

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2023

Mental health care for all:Let's make it a reality

By; Hon Margaret Feimata Johnson

Today, I join millions around the world to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

We all know anyone can be affected despite their level of success or their place on the food chain. In fact, there is a good chance you know someone who is struggling with it since nearly 1 in 5 adults face some form of mental illness in their lifetime. "So why aren’t we talking more about it?”
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

It is not the wounds on the body that hurt. It is the bruises of the heart and the scars on the mind.

What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candour, and more unashamed conversation.

TAKE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Let me end with this quote
"Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health"

04/10/2023

I am excited to share this beautiful memory with you!

02/10/2023

Hon Margaret feimata Johnson Speech at the Statistics Sierra Leone workshop on poverty .

I stand before you today, deeply honored and humbled to be part of this crucial stakeholders' engagement meeting. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Statistics Sierra Leone for this invitation, which resonates with two significant aspects of my life. Firstly, I am a woman, and my heart carries the nurturing spirit of a mother. Secondly, I proudly serve as a Member of Parliament representing the Kailahun district, and of 2chiefdoms which are the Peje Bongre chiefdom and the Penguia chiefdom. These chiefdoms, as you may be aware, are among the most impoverished and underprivileged regions in our beloved district with a large population over 50percent are women and over 30%are young people.
About 70 to 80 percent live in poverty with little earnings they make from their small-scale farming.

My decision to enter the realm of politics and seek office in this district is deeply rooted in an innermost desire to connect with my people and address critical issues that have plagued our communities for far too long, such as poverty and deprivation. So, when the invitation from Statistics Sierra Leone arrived, calling upon us to join hands with other stakeholders in comprehending poverty from our unique local perspective, I could not have been more elated.

We must acknowledge that poverty is a global issue, one that transcends borders and affects us all. However, it manifests itself in various forms, affecting us at different levels and in distinctive ways. We grapple with poverty on a global scale, we feel its impact nationally, and we experience it acutely in our local communities. Therefore, it is our collective responsibility to examine it from a multidimensional viewpoint.

The approach we embark upon today, aiming to address our poverty challenges starting at the grassroots level, is undeniably a step in the right direction.

01/09/2023

Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
Lord, I thank you for your grace and mercy upon my life. I am grateful to see this day, I am aware you want me to be.
I thank you for your favour upon my life. I thank you for divine grace. Thank you for your protection, guidance and wisdom.
Lord thank you for the good people you bring my way Lord I ask that you protect them all.
This is the day that the Lord has made I WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT.
Order my steps oh Lord. Keep me away from my foes and friends I pray.

Thank you, Lord, for this day. I am plus 1 today

25/08/2023

FEMALE LEADERS CONFERENCE is set to educate, engage and empower joint female Members of Parliament, Councillors, District Chairpersons, City Mayors, Ministers and Deputies as they become more transformative leaders for Sierra Leone.

Empowering Female Leaders for Transformative Leadership in Sierra Leone is proudly sponsored by Irish Aid, United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, Send Sierra Leone, Action Aid, and United Nations Women to enhance women's empowerment in the country.

-6th September,2023.

09/08/2023

Meet retired Major General DTO Taluva the newly appointed Minister of Internal Affairs under the leadership of president Bio and also the former
Deputy Chief of Defence Staff of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces

Major General David Tamba Ocil Taluva was born on 27 October 1965 in Murray Town Barracks. His father hailed from Sandaru, Penguia Chiefdom, Kailahun District and his mother from Saforokoh Limba Chiefdom Bombali District. He had his early education at the Services Secondary school, Juba in Freetown. In June 2007, he was awarded a certificate in Management Studies during the period of his Senior Command and Staff College.

MILITARY TRAINING ATTENDED
He was enlisted into the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) in 1988 and later commissioned on 29 June 1991. As he grew in the military ranks, he did several successful career courses:
1993 - International Humanitarian Law/ Law of Armed Conflict (IHL/LOAC) ~ Sierra Leone
1994 - Junior Command and Staff Course (JCSC) ~ Ghana
1995 - Jungle Expert Course ~ Ghana
2002 - Peace and Conflict Studies ~ Sierra Leone
2006 to 2007 - Senior Command and Staff Course ~ Nigeria
2008 - Senior Management in Peacekeeping ~ Canada
2010 ~ Senior Leadership Course ~ Abuja Nigeria
2013 to 2013 - National Defence College ~ Nigeria
December 2013 - Senior Leadership in Peacekeeping ~ South Africa
2013 to 2014 ~ Masters in Strategic Studies ~ University of Ibadan - Nigeria
2017 - Senior Military Leadership Course ~ Cairo-Egypt

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS HELD
Major General Taluva has held several Command and Staff appointments including:
1991 - Intelligent Officer at I Brigade.
1993 - Company Commander in 3 Battalion.
1995 to 1998 Company Commander LEOBATT.
February to October 2001 - Second in Command 3 Infantry Battalion.
2001 to 2002 Second in Command 9 Infantry Battalion.
2002 to 2004 Chief of Staff/Civil Military Coordination Officer Headquarters 5 Infantry Brigade.
2004 to 2006 - Commanding Officer 9 Infantry Battalion.
August 2007 to October 2008 - Director Defence Personnel MOD.
October 2008 to January 2009 - Commandant Armed Forces Training Centre.
February 2011 to September 2012 Commander Training Group.
2013 to 2014 - Assistant Chief of Defence Staff Personnel and Training (ACDS Pers/Trg).
2014 to 2015 - Chief of Staff National Ebola Response Centre.
2016 to 2017 - Assistant Chief of Defence Staff Operations and Plans (ACDS Ops/Plans).
September to November 2017 - Commander 4 Infantry Brigade.
December 2017 to Date - Deputy Chief of Defence Staff following his promotion to the rank of Major General.

FAMILY
Maj Gen Taluva is married to Mrs. Memuna Taluva and the relationship is blessed with beautiful children.

HE IS THE MOST EXPERIENCED INTERNAL MINISTER EVER IN THE HISTORY OF SIERRA LEONE 🇸🇱.

06/08/2023

Hello, my Peje Bongre and Penguia family. I want to say special thank you to every one of you. Who took their time out to come and celebrate with me after the state opening. I really do appreciate it. With the time and effort you put into arranging everything from getting food, to making a banner, I did nothing but sit , eat and be merry . I want to express my gratitude, it means the world to me! I Thank you for supporting me · I'm thankful to have you all.
I love you all.
Seeing our ministers and former minister, former aspirants from the Chiefdoms, the Peje and Penguia Student Union, and all of you coming out to celebrate with me made my day and Truly I felt so blessed.

And by the grace of God.
We will make our two chiefdoms great and the envy of many.
God bless you all

Lots of love from the bottom of my heart.

Your Hon Margaret Feimata Johnson
Kailahun District
Peje Bongre and Penguia Chiefdoms.
Together we stand, divided we fall.

I plead with us all to stand together.

02/08/2023

Honourable Margaret Feimata Johnson expressed her joy over the appointment of Prof. Dr Charles Lahai Senesie, Deputy Minister Health 1, Ministry of Health and Sanitation.